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If this is what it takes to convince you not to use Uber, don't bother deleting Uber.

• pluma 10y ago
  As I'm being downvoted, I'll elaborate: You shouldn't delete Uber because DHH tells you so. You should delete Uber because you find their practices immoral. Over the years there have been enough articles about Uber that could justify calling them immoral and deciding to boycott their service. You don't have to wait for a "celebrity" to tell you what to do. On the other hand, if you are only convinced because DHH says it, you might not actually believe that they're bad and just join the protest to feel morally justified outrage and show off your virtuousness -- in which case it is probably dishonest to do so. In other words you shouldn't join a protest because someone people talk about using their initials does it, or because your peers think everyone should do it. You should protest because you think something is worth protesting. Personally I totally agree with DHH that Uber is worth protesting, but I agree because I've observed Uber's behaviour over the past years and come to that conclusion myself. If you haven't you should read into it and determine whether you agree or not. And if you disagree, you should think about why that is, too. If you want to be think of person that agrees with these things but don't, that should be a cause for personal reflection. Simply joining the bandwagon doesn't help with that, even if it helps the protest.